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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
4
A Bowery missionary comforts a derelict who mocks him then invites him to dinner. The next evening the man dies at a lodging house before the missionary arrives, with the clerk indicating the corpse is Wilson who had waited for him.
A village school scene features the squire’s daughter and a new curate. A child blurts out a witty reply about miracles, saying her mother would call a miracle if the curate is not married. The moment blends humor with village life and social tensions.
A wife presents cottage pudding to her husband who insists he can taste the plaster and wallpaper in the dish. The exchange ends with a witty jab about shingles and bricks of the chimney as a judge would. The banter showcases domestic culinary mischief and a playful tease between spouses.
In a light exchange, Kittie-Paul recalls being called the prettiest by I Was the, while Bessie-Oh boasted the same compliment from a year ago. The two tease each other about evolving tastes and flirtatious remarks.
A discussion frames soothing remedies for heartbreak using symbolic rituals. The dialogue suggests binding the broken heart with a gold band and using orange blossom water along with raw rice as comforting care.
A light exchange between Mr and Mrs Hones about women marrying one man thinking he was another. Mrs Hones notes many women do this every day, reflecting a humorous domestic moment.
A one word, omniscient tip is urged in the Philadelphia Press urging readers to advertise. The brief item frames advertising as the wise shortcut and market edge.
Members of the Farmers Mutual Association of Washington County met at Smouse's hall to elect five township directors for three-year terms and to vote on an amendment to section eight of the bylaws. The amendment, carried unanimously, allows insured buildings under construction to be insured at up to two thirds of cash value and limits payout to two thirds of loss for material and labor before completion.
A stage production of Macbeth directed by John Griffith with supporting company performs tonight at the Graham venue. Local theatre patrons are advised to arrive early for seating.
A weakened editor kept a shotgun ready as a rabbit fled from under a woodpile and his dog gave chase. He fired twice hitting the dog and fatally shooting a delinquent subscriber’s old rooster. He paid damages in full to date and a year ahead, then claimed the rooster as subscription.
Theodore Turner traveled to Muscatine last night to commence work at the Commercial Hotel reflecting a new posting in town.
A compilation of sermons and reflections from leaders of Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and Congregationalist traditions. It emphasizes self sacrifice, Christ's centrality, social duty, careful speech, and the temple of the body, with lessons from figures like Rev. Goodson, Bishop Satterlee, Rev. Hackenberg, and Rev. Talmage.
Last evening the Royal Neighbors of America and Modern Woodmen of America held a joint installation at their hall. Officers for 1904 were installed, followed by a drill and a banquet for about fifty-two members at Crown Cafe. A fire damaged a cement store room near the Rock Island depot, with the loss partly insured and the building saved.
Miss Etha Baird entertains a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner at her home on North Iowa avenue in compliment to Miss Ethel Laughead. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet tomorrow at 2 30 P M at the parsonage. The Queen Esther Circle of the M E church enjoyed a carpet rag sewing gathering last evening at Miss Nina Isenhart's home on South Iowa avenue. The occasions were delightful for all attendees.
The family of Mrs M L Bobbitt of Bargerton Tenn watched her die from consumption before using Dr Engs New Discovery. The first bottle gave relief and continued use allegedly cured her. The ad claims it is a sure remedy for lung troubles with bottles 50c and 1.00 and trial bottles free at Stewart's Drug Store.
The district court will not resume until Monday with non jury cases including Lilius Sher aden vs The Merchants Life Asst and Marion O Laughlin vs George W Weaver et al. Judge Clements rests due to inflamed eyes. Depot lunch counter worker Max Kellar lost part of his right thumb in a knife accident. O N Johnson of Richland visited the city.
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